Comparison

TV Remote Universal Control vs Universal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

TV Remote Universal Control

Control all your smart TVs from your iPhone with a single app. Effortlessly connect via Wi-Fi for seamless navigation, app access, and playback control. Offers a touchpad and mobile keyboard for enhanced usability.

Highlights
  • Universal Smart TV compatibility
  • Wi-Fi connection
  • Full remote control access
  • Streaming app launcher
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Mobile keyboard input
  • Playback controls
Features
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One remote for all your TVs - right on your iPhone. Forget about juggling remotes, changing batteries, or using outdated controls. Compatible with a wide range of Smart TVs and devices, including: • Samsung • FireTV (Amazon) • Android TV • Google TV • Roku TV & Devices • TCL (Roku TV / Google TV) • Hisense (Roku TV / Android TV) • Sony (Android TV / Google TV) • Xiaomi Mi TV (Android TV) • Onn. (Walmart brand, Roku / Android) • Panasonic • Philips (Android TV) • Toshiba (Fire TV / Android TV) • Insignia (Fire TV) • Sharp (Roku TV / Android TV) • Skyworth • Sceptre • Westinghouse • Sanyo • RCA • Any TV-connected Projector supporting network control • Other major Smart TV brands supporting standard local network control Effortlessly connect via Wi-Fi and enjoy seamless control of your Smart TV from anywhere in your home. KEY FEATURES: 1. Quick & Easy Setup – Instantly connect to your Smart TV over Wi-Fi. No complicated pairing — just open the app, and you’re ready to go. 2. Full Control Access – Adjust volume, change channels, open apps, and more with intuitive controls designed to make your TV experience smoother and more enjoyable. 3. Universal Compatibility – Works with most popular Smart TV brands, including Samsung, LG, Sony, and others. 4. Streaming Apps Access – Quickly open any app installed on your TV, such as Netflix, YouTube, Apple TV, Spotify, and more — all from your iPhone. 5. Touchpad Navigation – Control your TV smoothly with finger swipes, just like a laptop touchpad, for effortless navigation. 6. Mobile Keyboard – Type and search directly from your iPhone instead of struggling with your TV’s on-screen keyboard. 7. HDMI Inputs – Easily switch between connected devices without leaving the app. 8. Playback Controls – Pause, play, rewind, and fast-forward while watching movies or shows for ultimate convenience. 9. User-Friendly Interface – Navigate effortlessly with a clean, responsive interface designed for ease of use. 10. Stable & Reliable Connection – Enjoy a stable Wi-Fi connection that keeps your remote accessible and responsive whenever you need it. 11. Exclusive PRO Features – Unlock the full power of TV Remote Universal Control with PRO Access, offering all features and customization options to enhance your experience. DISCLAIMER: This application is not affiliated with nor endorsed by any aforementioned brand, and is not an official product of it or of its affiliates. Some minor buttons or functions may not respond on certain TV models due to specific limitations of those devices or their operating systems. However, ongoing development is focused on customizing remote layouts for each major TV series to improve compatibility and ensure full functionality in future updates. Available in-app purchases: • 1-week subscription • Free trial • 1-year subscription Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Download TV Remote Universal Control now and transform your TV-watching experience!

About

Universal

Control your smart TV and cast media directly from your phone. This app offers universal compatibility with major smart TV brands via WiFi, allowing you to manage volume, channels, and navigate menus. Share photos and videos from your device to the big screen seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Universal TV compatibility via WiFi
  • Cast photos and videos to TV
  • Intuitive touchpad navigation
  • App and channel launcher
  • Built-in keyboard for easy input
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Turn your iPhone into the ultimate smart TV remote — no extra hardware, no setup hassle. Connect over your home WiFi and get full control of Roku, Samsung, LG, Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, Chromecast, and more. Whether you lost the remote or just want a better way to control your TV, you're ready in seconds. SUPPORTED DEVICES • Roku (TCL Roku TV, Sharp Roku TV, Hisense Roku TV, and all Roku OS devices) • Samsung Smart TV (Tizen OS) • LG Smart TV (webOS) • Amazon Fire TV (Fire TV Stick, Toshiba, Insignia, and Fire TV Edition TVs) • Android TV & Google TV (Sony, TCL, Chromecast with Google TV, and more) • Chromecast / Google Cast KEY FEATURES Touchpad Control Slide your finger across the screen like a laptop trackpad to navigate TV menus smoothly. Samsung and LG users get a real on-screen pointer — move and click just like a mouse. Built-in Keyboard Searching Netflix or entering a Wi-Fi password on your TV? Type on your phone keyboard and the text appears on screen instantly. No more pecking through on-screen letters one by one. Quick App Launch Open Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video, Spotify, or Twitch with a single tap. Add up to 8 favorites, drag to reorder — your most-used apps always one tap away. TV Power On / Off Wake a sleeping TV over WiFi with Wake-on-LAN — no need to get up. Power off any supported brand directly from the app. Wide Brand Support Works with Roku, Samsung, LG, Amazon Fire TV, Sony, TCL, Google TV, Chromecast, and other Android TV devices. One app for every TV in your home. Full Button Set Everything your physical remote has — volume up/down/mute, channel +/-, source/input, D-pad navigation, OK/Back/Home, play/pause, rewind, fast-forward (3 speeds), color buttons (red/green/yellow/blue), and a numpad (0-9) for direct channel entry. Media Cast Send photos and videos from your iPhone gallery to the big screen. Slideshow mode auto-advances every 5 seconds, or pause anytime. Supports Google Cast and compatible Android TV devices. Themes Personalize your remote with 6 built-in themes: Default, Retro, Ocean, Ember, Forest, and Lavender. HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect your iPhone and your TV to the same WiFi network 2. Open the app — your TV is detected automatically 3. Tap to connect and start controlling in seconds SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Unlock all premium features with a plan that works for you: • Weekly subscription • Monthly subscription • Annual subscription Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Roku Inc., Google LLC, Amazon, or any other brand mentioned. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Terms of Use: https://dimention.app/controller-air-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://dimention.app/controller-air-privacy-policy

Screenshots

TV Remote Universal Control4 screens
Universal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Universal at every 2 days against TV Remote Universal Control's every 3 weeks. Universal also leads on device support (3 vs 1). TV Remote Universal Control's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TV Remote Universal Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Universal sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote Universal Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 36 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Universal Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote Universal Control versus Universal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote Universal ControlUniversal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (23 ratings) — better4.3 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2336 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValery SihaiDIMENTION UYGULAMA VE YAZILIM GELISTIRME ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

TV Remote Universal Control

All ratings23 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Universal

All ratings36 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

TV Remote Universal Control

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Pro Access (+ trial period)3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro Access$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro Access7 Days trial$5.997 Days
Show 1 more
  • Yearly Pro Access$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Individual Lifetime Pro$39.99
8 purchases

Universal

Subscriptions6
  • TV Remote Controller Weekly$4.997 Days
  • TV Remote Controller Monthly$6.991 Month
  • TV Controller Pro - Weekly$7.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • TV Remote Controller Monthly$9.991 Month
  • TV Remote Controller Annual$29.991 Year
  • TV Controller Pro - Annual$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Command Air Lifetime Lite$29.99
  • Life Time$74.99

Questions

Is TV Remote Universal Control free?
TV Remote Universal Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal free?
Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote Universal Control or Universal?
TV Remote Universal Control is rated higher. TV Remote Universal Control averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Universal averages 4.3 from 36 ratings.
Do TV Remote Universal Control or Universal have ads?
Neither TV Remote Universal Control nor Universal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Universal Control or Universal?
TV Remote Universal Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal every 2 days. Most recently, TV Remote Universal Control was updated on October 7, 2026 and Universal on October 12, 2026.

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